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If doing the o2 sensor was a nightmare for you, then don't touch the pcv valve. o2 sensor shouldda been an easy job. Just take it to shops and ask how much to get it done. You'll find one that doesn't realize it's a PITA, and they'll charge you very little but they'll never do it again. It's really not THAT bad, but I had help. My dad worked from under the car and me from top. Pretty easy that way.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Thanks.
Yes, the 02 sensor "should" have been easy, but it was so tight and welded in place that the socket slipped and rounded the hex. THATS when the real fun began.
The only local shop is across from a Ford dealership (rural area) and they would know this PITA job for what it is as they mostly work on Fords....
I've done all my own work for years and I will do the PCV valve if need be, but I think that I shall put it off for now as the Contour is NOT mechanic friendly (unless you're getting $60/hour working on it -- then it's a dream machine).
1995 Contour GL "GEX"
2.0 Liter 4-banger
ATX
162,500 miles
Stock except for two '89 Tempo wheel covers & two VERY COOL cosmic looking '76 Toyota Corona wheel cover
Full size spare
No rust
Green
Purchase price: $500
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Some things on our cars are easy to do, some are hard. Probably find that with all newer cars.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Some things on our cars are easy to do, some are hard. Probably find that with all newer cars.
That is very true. Before I bought this car I had looked under the hood and saw how jammed in everything was. But the price was right and it had been reasonably maintained even if it has high mileage. Little rust and that sold me.
In the "old days" a car was easy to repair and keep running until it rusted out. Today it ain't that easy as these new cars aren't designed for the repair-it-yourself crowd!
I think I'll go out and take another look at Mr. Contour.
1995 Contour GL "GEX"
2.0 Liter 4-banger
ATX
162,500 miles
Stock except for two '89 Tempo wheel covers & two VERY COOL cosmic looking '76 Toyota Corona wheel cover
Full size spare
No rust
Green
Purchase price: $500
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Originally posted by Matt R:
Which would you rather do- swear and pull and yell to get the PCV valve out, or sit in a waiting room, drinking coffee and reading a magizine? I like working on my car too, but even I have my limits.
I took mine to Zip Lube, asked if they would change it. The guy said "easy job, $10 and 5 minutes and you will be good to go."
It took 3 guys, 1 under the car, and 2 on top, cussing, screaming, and 15 minutes to change it. Still only cost me $10 and the guy swore he would never change a PCV on a Contour again. Went there the other day with a friend to get his oil changed, noticed the guys that changed it the last time were no longer working there, so since its due to get changed again, Im gonna see if I can sucker the new guys into changing it for me 
-Ken V.
1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX
psycho_bass@hotmail.com
Roush springs Roush rear sway bar BAT struts 17" Millie Miglia HT3 and a ton of subtle asthetic mods
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There really should be a sticky for PCV's...
Here this should help. Open that link there too.
1992 Ford Escort LX-E
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Originally posted by CRZYDRVR:
Originally posted by Matt R:
Which would you rather do- swear and pull and yell to get the PCV valve out, or sit in a waiting room, drinking coffee and reading a magizine? I like working on my car too, but even I have my limits.
I took mine to Zip Lube, asked if they would change it. The guy said "easy job, $10 and 5 minutes and you will be good to go."
It took 3 guys, 1 under the car, and 2 on top, cussing, screaming, and 15 minutes to change it. Still only cost me $10 and the guy swore he would never change a PCV on a Contour again. Went there the other day with a friend to get his oil changed, noticed the guys that changed it the last time were no longer working there, so since its due to get changed again, Im gonna see if I can sucker the new guys into changing it for me
That's a good story with a happy ending!
I'll tackle mine when the snow is gone and I can get it up on blocks and crawl underneath it. I wish I knew if it had EVER been changed. No record of it being changed in the repair records I have and 162,000 miles is a LONG run on the original.....
1995 Contour GL "GEX"
2.0 Liter 4-banger
ATX
162,500 miles
Stock except for two '89 Tempo wheel covers & two VERY COOL cosmic looking '76 Toyota Corona wheel cover
Full size spare
No rust
Green
Purchase price: $500
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